title: Is there a consensus in food allergy management?
abstract: Approaches to the management of cow's milk allergy (CMA) include eliminating dairy products from the diet and delaying the introduction of solids until 6 months of age. In addition, because children on strict elimination diets often exhibit nutritional deficiencies that may lead to poor growth, some studies suggest that replacement rather than elimination diets may be more appropriate. Studies of amino acid-based formulas in children with CMA have shown them to be safe and as effective as extensively hydrolysed formulas (eHF) at relieving allergic symptoms. Certain subgroups, such as children with severe atopic eczema or exclusively breast-fed children exhibiting allergic symptoms, may develop intolerance to eHF, and evidence suggests that the use of amino acid-based formulas in these populations relieves symptoms and encourages growth. Further studies are required to fully elucidate the benefits of amino acid-based formulas in children with CMA intolerant to eHF.
authors.affiliation: Mead Johnson Nutritionals.
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lifschitz
mesh_terms: D000596:Amino Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000276:immunology; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000009:adverse effects; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000276:immunology; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food / Q000009:adverse effects; D041943:Infant Formula; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016269:Milk Hypersensitivity / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000276:immunology; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000276:immunology; D009751:Nutritional Requirements
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D007073:Immunoglobulin E